List of all G-Shock MUDMASTER watches

I'm a big CASIO G-Shock MUDMASTER fan, and also an owner of one model since 2018 (the GG-1000RG-1A). One of my most popular posts on this blog is my comparison between the original MUDMASTER GWG-1000 and GG-1000 Series, but when I published it in 2017, there were only 2 Series of this watch. Meanwhile the MUDMASTER line expanded to 4 different series in total, and several special edition models. There are over 30 models on my list, all of them launched between 2015 and 2020. CASIO is really very productive, but that provides a challenge for fans to understand all the differences. Check each series first, and then an overview of the key features at the bottom.

New iPhone SE 2020 prices in Taiwan

Apple just launched the new 2020 iPhone SE (aka Special Edition) via a press release. It's basically the iPhone 6 with modern internals such as the latest processor and camera technology. Unfortunately there is no Plus model, so you only get the 4.7 inch base model with this and in 3 colors (black, white, red). At the same time, the iPhone 8 and the iPhone 8 Plus have been discontinued. Anyway, here are the new 2020 iPhone SE prices in Taiwan:

The Apple store in Taipei 101 is empty

I don't go much out lately, I mainly stay at home in my suburban apartment, however a few days ago I had some errands to do, and so I went to Taipei 101 area. I had a little time to visit the Apple store, and to nobody's surprise, the store was almost empty. There was about 2 times more staff than visitors (picture was taken around noon).

Taiwan coronavirus lockdown might happen very soon

Over 2 months in into the global coronavirus crisis, Taiwan has always been a step ahead of the issue. Until this very moment as I am writing this, there has not been a nation wide or even a city level lockdown like it's common in most other countries. Life here is relatively normal: Schools and offices are open, so are restaurants and shops, as well as public transportation. Here in Taipei specifically I'd say 80% of the people wear masks in public, inside the Taipei Metro it's above 95%, on the streets it's less because there's also easier to keep a certain distance to others. How it's in other cities around the country I don't know, but friends tell me people in Tainan are much less conscious about wearing a mask and taking precaution. Northern Taiwanese are generally known as being more serious and uptight as compared to Southerners.

SWATCH Elementary (SUOB728) watch review

I always wanted a SWATCH watch and a few days ago I got my first one: The Elementary (SUOB728). I did not buy this one, it was gifted to me by my girlfriend for our anniversary. I once mentioned to her that I like the design, and she remembered it, now ain't she sweet? Most SWATCH watches are inexpensive, this one cost about 80 USD here in Taiwan (you can get it discounted at 55 USD). But you also can't expect much in terms of build quality. The main point of these SWATCH watches is the design and the life style that the watch promotes. It's a fashion watch, basically.